Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Ii Class Grand Officer's Star, By G. Wolfers, C.1900 Auction though inevitable if left uncovered

though inevitable if left uncovered

on a 9K Gold base with red and green enamels

as indicated by the relevant promotion document

measuring 410 mm in total length

solid construction with green felt exterior

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Ii Class Grand Officer's Star, By G. Wolfers, C.1900 Auction though inevitable if left uncovered(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1832. Type I. (1832 1951 Issue). A silver cross featuring scaled arms and ball finials, with five emanating smooth rays in each quadrant, centre obverse bears a silver gilt rampant lion on a black enamel medallion, with a silver gilt ring bordering the red enamel surround inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity is Strength), with a delicately tooled thin silver gilt surround, centre reverse